Systematic Theology Cary Christian School

The Trinity Relationship of the Father-Son-Spirit

In Review The Father is shown to have authority of Role The Father is shown to have authority of Role The Son is shown to proceed from the Father The Son is shown to proceed from the Father He is “begotten” as unique, not made He is “begotten” as unique, not made He is subordinate in role, but equal in essence and deity He is subordinate in role, but equal in essence and deity Incarnation shows same qualities related, as does glorified Christ Incarnation shows same qualities related, as does glorified Christ This relationship is eternal This relationship is eternal

Likewise, The Spirit Proceeds From the Father & the Son

Nicene Creed ( ) We believe in one God,the Father, the Almightymaker of heaven and earth,of all that is seen and unseen.

Nicene Creed ( ) We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,the only Son of God,eternally begotten of the Father,God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God,begotten, not made,one in Being with the Father.Through him all things were made.

Nicene Creed ( ) For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered, died, and was buried.

Nicene Creed ( ) On the third day he rose againin fulfillment of the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,and his kingdom will have no end..

Nicene Creed ( ) We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of Life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.

Nicene Creed ( ) We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead,and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The filioque Controversy Late 6th Century Late 6th Century Latin speaking Churches of Western Europe added Latin speaking Churches of Western Europe added “and the Son” regarding the procession of the Spirit “and the Son” regarding the procession of the Spirit They did not consort with Eastern Churches They did not consort with Eastern Churches Eastern Churches were very upset Eastern Churches were very upset

The Procession of the Spirit John 14 John 15 John 16

Let’s Read John’s Gospel John 14:16-21 John 14:16-21 John 15:26-27 John 15:26-27 John 16:5-15 John 16:5-15

Let’s take a walk John 15:26 John 15:26 I will send I will send From the Father From the Father Proceeds from the Father Proceeds from the Father Romans 8:9 Romans 8:9 Spirit of Christ Spirit of Christ Sub-category but procession Sub-category but procession Galatians 4:6 Galatians 4:6 God sent forth God sent forth Spirit of His Son Spirit of His Son Psalm 104:30 Psalm 104:30 Send forth Your Spirit Send forth Your Spirit

Why? So What? Perichoresis

Systematic Theology Cary Christian School